Nana Wu
- Global Music News & Chart Trends
- October 7, 2026
- 32 views
Record Store Day Black Friday 2026 unveils an expansive catalog of exclusive vinyl releases to energize independent music retail
The annual Record Store Day (RSD) Black Friday event is set to return on November 27, 2026, marking a significant date on the calendar for independent music retailers and collectors…
Mia Khoirunisa
- Music Production & Audio Engineering
- October 5, 2026
- 33 views
Madrona Labs Announces Aalto 2 and Linux Support, Ushering in a New Era for Independent Software Synthesis
Independent electronic music software developer Madrona Labs has officially announced the upcoming release of Aalto 2, the long-awaited major iteration of its flagship patchable, West Coast-style software synthesizer. Slated for…
Lana Akmaluna
- Latin Music & Reggaeton
- October 3, 2026
- 31 views
Billboard Latin Music Week 2026 Set to Empower Independent Artists at Faena Forum in Miami Beach
Billboard Latin Music Week is preparing for its landmark 37th edition, scheduled to take place from October 19 to 22, 2026, at the Faena Forum in Miami Beach, Florida. As…
Indra Aziz
- Indie & Alternative Rock
- October 2, 2026
- 37 views
Doc n Roll Festival Returns to London with an Eclectic Showcase of Independent Music Documentaries
The Doc ‘n Roll Festival, the UK’s premier festival dedicated to independent music documentaries, has officially returned for another extensive run across the British capital, bringing a diverse and uncompromising…
Jia Lissa
- Electronic, EDM & Club Culture
- September 14, 2026
- 85 views
Manchester Independent Music Venue renae Launches Promoter Promise Scheme to Tackle Systemic Inequality in Nightlife
Independent Manchester music venue and bar renae has officially launched a groundbreaking financial and developmental initiative titled the Promoter Promise scheme, designed to directly address the systemic lack of representation…
- Electronic, EDM & Club Culture
- July 22, 2026
- 110 views
SoundCloud Acquires Nina Protocol, Forging a New Path for Independent Artist Sustainability and Direct Fan Engagement
SoundCloud, the pioneering global music streaming and discovery platform, has announced its acquisition of Nina Protocol, the independent music platform lauded for empowering artists to establish and manage their own…
Muhammad Ibadurrohman
- Music Industry Business & Finance
- July 15, 2026
- 72 views
Dan Nevin Appointed Vice President, Industry Relations at Merlin, Spearheading Global Independent Music Advocacy and Growth
LONDON, U.K. – Dan Nevin has been appointed to the newly created position of Vice President, Industry Relations at Merlin, the global digital rights agency for the independent music sector.…
- Global Music News & Chart Trends
- July 8, 2026
- 86 views
Howard Corner Appointed Head of ADA, EMEA, as Warner Music Group Bolsters Independent Distribution Arm
Warner Music Group (WMG) has announced a significant strategic expansion of its Alternative Distribution Alliance (ADA), the company’s global independent music distribution and label services division, across Europe, the Middle…
- Electronic, EDM & Club Culture
- July 1, 2026
- 110 views
Vinyl recycling pilot scheme launched across US independent record stores
The music industry-led vinyl recycling pilot scheme, initially proven successful in its technical phase, is now expanding its operational scope to several independent record stores across the United States. This…
- Music Industry Business & Finance
- June 21, 2026
- 60 views
National Independent Venue Association and Fan Alliance Urge Congress to Ban Speculative Ticketing Amidst World Cup Fraud Concerns
Washington D.C. – Two prominent advocacy groups, the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) and Fan Alliance, have issued an urgent appeal to congressional leaders, calling for immediate legislative action to…
